点评:It is truly hard to believe such a place exists and the fortitude to build upon these rock formations is unfathomable. There were 24 at one time and there are only 6 that still exist. Just the geography itself makes this place amazing to visit. Then to build monasteries on top of these just defies the imagination. They were built to be isolated from the chaos of the world and has built in geographical safety from religious persecution.
The downside is the distance from Athens. We decided to take a tour since the logistics make visiting here more complicated. By bus it was 4 hours each way so it is truly an all day time commitment. It is easier to let the experts do the planning.
Suggestions: Make sure you do your research ahead of time. There is a nominal charge of 5 € per person and it only payable in cash. Secondly there is a dress code for both men and women. Big one was no shorts below a certain length for men. No doubt a bigger issue during the heat of summer but not as much of an issue for anyone in November. Skirts had to be worn for women and not pants. There are skirts that you can borrow but a finite amount were available. Again I suspect not an issue during low season but potentially one during the summer. It is just better to prepare rather than potentially miss one of the monasteries which would be a disaster since the best views are from there. The monasteries are very nice but as one can imagine, the amount of work to brings building material etc up a rock facade made practically more important that decorative items. The views are spectacular and a once in a lifetime escape.
Would definitely and highly recommend a visit. But prepare ahead of time and think about the less crowded and much cooler low season. Enjoy.
翻译:很难相信世间竟有如此奇特之地,而敢于在这些岩石上建造修道院的勇气更是令人难以置信。这里曾经有24座修道院,如今只剩下6座。单是这独特的地理环境就足以令人叹为观止。更令人惊叹的是,他们竟然还在这些岩石上建造了修道院。这些修道院的建造是为了与世隔绝,免受宗教迫害。
不足之处在于距离雅典较远。由于交通安排较为复杂,我们决定参加旅行团。乘坐巴士单程需要4个小时,这意味着要花费一整天的时间。让专业人士来规划行程显然更轻松。
建议:务必提前做好功课。每人需支付5欧元的象征性费用,且只能以现金支付。此外,男女都有着装要求。其中一条重要的规定是男士不能穿长度低于一定标准的短裤。这在炎热的夏季无疑会比较麻烦,但在11月则不会造成太大影响。女性必须穿裙子,不能穿裤子。虽然有裙子可以借用,但数量有限。我估计淡季应该不会有问题,但夏季可能会比较麻烦。最好提前做好准备,以免错过参观寺庙的机会,因为那里的景色最美。寺庙本身非常漂亮,但正如大家所想,要把建筑材料等等运到岩石峭壁上,工程量之大,使得实用性远胜于装饰性物品。那里的景色壮丽无比,绝对是一生难忘的体验。
强烈推荐大家去参观。但一定要提前做好准备,尽量选择人少凉爽的淡季。祝您旅途愉快!